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	<title>Technabob &#187; wireless</title>
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		<title>Energy Stream Radio&amp;TV 120 Packs Internet Radio and TV in a Portable Package</title>
		<link>http://technabob.com/blog/2012/02/12/energy-stream-radio-tv-120/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Technabob</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With services like Pandora, XM and Sirius, you might think FM radio is well beyond its heyday. You&#8217;d be right. But that doesn&#8217;t mean you still can&#8217;t listen to FM with a modern gadget. This handy pocket sized device from Energy Sistem combines an FM radio with media player and&#8230;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With services like Pandora, XM and Sirius, you might think FM radio is well beyond its heyday. You&#8217;d be right. But that doesn&#8217;t mean you still can&#8217;t listen to FM with a modern gadget. This handy pocket sized device from Energy Sistem combines an FM radio with media player and Internet radio/television streamer.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-83677" title="energy_sistem_portable_internet_tv_radio_1" src="http://technabob.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/energy_sistem_portable_internet_tv_radio_1.jpg" alt="energy sistem portable internet tv radio 1" width="600" height="440" /></p>
<p><span id="more-83509"></span>The Energy Stream Radio&amp;TV 120 has built-in Wi-Fi and can stream music from over 15,000 internet radio stations and over 2,000 internet TV channels. In addition, it&#8217;s can play a wide variety of audio and video formats through its internal speaker (or headphones) and its 2.4-inch LCD screen. It&#8217;s got 4GB of on-board storage, and can be expanded up to 16GB extra using a MicroSDHC card.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-83678" title="energy_sistem_portable_internet_tv_radio_2" src="http://technabob.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/energy_sistem_portable_internet_tv_radio_2.jpg" alt="energy sistem portable internet tv radio 2" width="600" height="519" /></p>
<p>Energy Sistem hasn&#8217;t posted its dimensions or weight, but the entire device is clearly small enough to carry around in your backpack or bag, though it looks like it might be a little big to fit in your pocket.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re interested in the Energy Stream Radio&amp;TV 120, it sells for €89.90 (~$119 USD) over at <a href="http://energysistem.com/us-en/products/portable_radio-clock_radio/portable_radio_serie/38437-energy_stream_radiotv_120">Energy Sistem&#8217;s website</a>.</p>
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		<title>Logitech M600 Mouse is Hungry for Your Touch but Not for Power</title>
		<link>http://technabob.com/blog/2012/02/08/logitech-m600-touch-mouse/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lambert Varias</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://technabob.com/blog/?p=83160</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I never got used to Apple&#8217;s Magic Mouse, but it seems that many people are keen on the idea of combining the trackpad with a mouse. Microsoft followed Apple&#8217;s lead and released their own touch-sensitive mouse, and now Logitech has thrown its hat into the ring as well with the&#8230;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I never got used to Apple&#8217;s <a href="http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB829LL/A">Magic Mouse</a>, but it seems that many people are keen on the idea of combining the trackpad with a mouse. Microsoft followed Apple&#8217;s lead and released their own <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/en-us/products/touch-mouse/microsite/">touch-sensitive mouse</a>, and now Logitech has thrown its hat into the ring as well with the Touch Mouse M600.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-83162" src="http://technabob.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/logitech-touch-mouse-m600.jpg" alt="logitech touch mouse m600" width="600" height="347" title="logitech touch mouse m600 photo" /></p>
<p><span id="more-83160"></span>Unlike the Apple and Microsoft mice, the M600 does not support multi-touch gestures. Think of it as a basic trackpad in a mouse&#8217;s body – you can point, click, scroll and swipe anywhere on its surface. Nothing more, nothing less. The M600 does make up for its simplicity with a practical feature. The M600 can run on either one or two AA batteries. Put one battery in and you&#8217;ll be able to mouse around for three months; add a spare one and you&#8217;ll get twice the amount. You can think of it as either having the ability to run at half the power or store extra power. Both sound good in my book of good sounding thoughts. One other thing to keep in mind is that Logitech currently lists the M600 as Windows 7 only, so Mac users will need to stick with the Magic Mouse for now.</p>

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<a href='http://technabob.com/blog/2012/02/08/logitech-m600-touch-mouse/logitech-touch-mouse-m600-4/' title='logitech-touch-mouse-m600-4'><img width="150" height="150" src="http://technabob.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/logitech-touch-mouse-m600-4-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail colorbox-83160 " alt="logitech touch mouse m600 4 150x150" title="logitech-touch-mouse-m600-4" /></a>
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<a href='http://technabob.com/blog/2012/02/08/logitech-m600-touch-mouse/logitech-touch-mouse-m600-6/' title='logitech-touch-mouse-m600-6'><img width="150" height="150" src="http://technabob.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/logitech-touch-mouse-m600-6-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail colorbox-83160 " alt="logitech touch mouse m600 6 150x150" title="logitech-touch-mouse-m600-6" /></a>
<a href='http://technabob.com/blog/2012/02/08/logitech-m600-touch-mouse/logitech-touch-mouse-m600-7/' title='logitech-touch-mouse-m600-7'><img width="150" height="150" src="http://technabob.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/logitech-touch-mouse-m600-7-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail colorbox-83160 " alt="logitech touch mouse m600 7 150x150" title="logitech-touch-mouse-m600-7" /></a>
<a href='http://technabob.com/blog/2012/02/08/logitech-m600-touch-mouse/logitech-touch-mouse-m600/' title='logitech-touch-mouse-m600'><img width="150" height="150" src="http://technabob.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/logitech-touch-mouse-m600-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail colorbox-83160 " alt="logitech touch mouse m600 150x150" title="logitech-touch-mouse-m600" /></a>

<p>Point and click to Logitech&#8217;s <a href="http://www.logitech.com/en-us/mice-pointers/mice/devices/9480">website</a> to pre-order the Touch Mouse M600 for $70 (USD). Yes, batteries are included.</p>
<p>[via <a href="http://www.slashgear.com/logitech-touch-mouse-m600-is-desperate-for-your-touch-08212554">SlashGear</a>]</p>
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		<title>Sennheiser RS 220 Wireless Headphones Send Big Sounds Over the Air</title>
		<link>http://technabob.com/blog/2012/01/29/sennheiser-rs-220-wireless-headphones/</link>
		<comments>http://technabob.com/blog/2012/01/29/sennheiser-rs-220-wireless-headphones/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Range</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://technabob.com/blog/?p=81935</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In my experience, wireless headphones were always a cool gimmick, but when it came to audio quality, it was best to stick with wired ones, even though wireless headphones are pretty convenient. The new Sennheiser RS 220 Wireless Headphones seek to change this thanks to some improvements in wireless technology.&#8230;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In my experience, wireless headphones were always a cool gimmick, but when it came to audio quality, it was best to stick with wired ones, even though wireless headphones are pretty convenient. The new <a href="http://www.sennheiserusa.com/wireless-audiophile-headphones-rs220-502029">Sennheiser RS 220 Wireless Headphones</a> seek to change this thanks to some improvements in wireless technology.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-81936" src="http://technabob.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/sennheiser-rs-200-headphones_01.jpg" alt="sennheiser rs 200 headphones 01" width="600" height="498" title="sennheiser rs 200 headphones 01 photo" /></p>
<p><span id="more-81935"></span>The RS 220 use the audio tech from Sennheiser&#8217;s popular <a href="http://www.sennheiserusa.com/over-ear-headphones-highest-quality-headphones_004465">HD 600 series</a>, which by themselves retail for $519.95, and pair them with an uncompressed digital signal sent over a 2.4GHz connection, using <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct-sequence_spread_spectrum">DSSS</a> technology. This is supposed to maintain audio fidelity up to 300 feet away (line of sight), even in environments with lots of wireless devices. Range is decreased to about 100 feet if you&#8217;re dealing with wall and other obstacles, though.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-81937" src="http://technabob.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/sennheiser-rs-200-headphones_02.jpg" alt="sennheiser rs 200 headphones 02" width="600" height="383" title="sennheiser rs 200 headphones 02 photo" /></p>
<p>Headphone specs include a frequency response from 16 to 22,000 Hz, a maximum SPL of 106db, and a S/N ratio of 90 db and less than 0.1% THD. Battery life for the &#8216;phones is rated at appx. 6 to 8 hours on a charge. Analog, coaxial, and optical inputs are built into the transmitter, which also doubles as a recharging dock.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-81938" src="http://technabob.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/sennheiser-rs-200-headphones_03.jpg" alt="sennheiser rs 200 headphones 03" width="600" height="362" title="sennheiser rs 200 headphones 03 photo" /></p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006ZNX81E/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=theawes-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B006ZNX81E">RS 220 headphones</a> retail for $599.95 (USD). Anyone wanting some higher-end wireless headphones should definitely add these to their evaluation list.</p>
<p>[via <a href="http://uncrate.com/stuff/sennheiser-rs-220-wireless-headphones/">Uncrate</a>]</p>
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		<title>Logitech Cube Mouse Looks More Like a Pack of Smokes than a Mouse</title>
		<link>http://technabob.com/blog/2012/01/05/logitech-cube-mouse/</link>
		<comments>http://technabob.com/blog/2012/01/05/logitech-cube-mouse/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Technabob</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It might not look like a normal computer mouse, nor does it look like a cube, but Logitech&#8217;s just-revealed Cube is a pocket-sized controller which works as both a pointing device for your computer and a presentation device in one.

When placed on your desk, the wireless Cube controller lets&#8230;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It might not look like a normal computer mouse, nor does it look like a cube, but <a href="http://www.logitech.com">Logitech&#8217;s</a> just-revealed <a href="http://www.logitech.com/en-us/mice-pointers/mice/devices/9472">Cube</a> is a pocket-sized controller which works as both a pointing device for your computer and a presentation device in one.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-79183" title="logitech_cube_mouse" src="http://technabob.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/logitech_cube_mouse.jpg" alt="logitech cube mouse" width="600" height="462" /></p>
<p><span id="more-79172"></span>When placed on your desk, the wireless Cube controller lets you control your cursor much like you would your smartphone&#8217;s touchscreen. They don&#8217;t describe it as a <a href="http://www.logitech.com/en-us/mice-pointers/mice/devices/8417">multitouch trackpad</a>, though it sounds sort of like one to me. When you get up to give a presentation, just lift the Cube up off of your desktop, and it switches into presentation mode.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-79184" title="logitech_cube_mouse_1" src="http://technabob.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/logitech_cube_mouse_1.jpg" alt="logitech cube mouse 1" width="600" height="578" /></p>
<p>In this mode, it appears to use a motion sensor to determine which direction you want to navigate in your presentation. Clicking the top of the Cube advances slides, while flipping the mouse over goes back a slide. Keep in mind that it doesn&#8217;t function as pointer once you lift it from the desk like some of they gyroscopic mice out there, it only navigates between slides.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-79185" title="logitech_cube_mouse_2" src="http://technabob.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/logitech_cube_mouse_2.jpg" alt="logitech cube mouse 2" width="600" height="458" /></p>
<p>The Cube is compatible with both PCs and Macs too, and connects using their tiny, proprietary USB Unifying Receiver technology. The Logitech Cube will be available in both black and white, and is expected to be released sometime this month, and will retail for $69.99 (USD).</p>
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		<title>CloudFTP Lifts Up USB-bound Data to Your Own Personal Cloud</title>
		<link>http://technabob.com/blog/2011/12/09/cloudftp-usb-data-transfer-device/</link>
		<comments>http://technabob.com/blog/2011/12/09/cloudftp-usb-data-transfer-device/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lambert Varias</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://technabob.com/blog/?p=76336</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[There are already a handful of solutions for streaming data to and from your portable device. You can use Dropbox or apps like Air Video or GoodReader to stream or transfer data. There are also products like Seagate&#8217;s GoFlex Satellite, a hard drive with wireless streaming capabilities. But I think&#8230;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are already a handful of solutions for streaming data to and from your portable device. You can use Dropbox or apps like <a href="http://www.inmethod.com/air-video/index.html">Air Video</a> or <a href="http://www.goodiware.com/goodreader.html">GoodReader</a> to stream or transfer data. There are also products like Seagate&#8217;s <a href="http://technabob.com/blog/2011/05/17/seagate-goflex-satellite-external-hard-drive/">GoFlex Satellite</a>, a hard drive with wireless streaming capabilities. But I think the CloudFTP sounds better than any of these solutions.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-76339" src="http://technabob.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/cloudftp-by-daniel-chin.jpg" alt="cloudftp by daniel chin" width="600" height="508" title="cloudftp by daniel chin photo" /></p>
<p><span id="more-76336"></span>CloudFTP is a USB adapter that has two functions: it allows you to wirelessly access data from a USB storage device, and it can also back up the data from a USB storage device to a cloud service. CloudFTP is very portable – it&#8217;s about as big as a deck of cards, weighs only 3.8oz, and has an internal battery that can power external hard drives for up to 5 hours.</p>

<a href='http://technabob.com/blog/2011/12/09/cloudftp-usb-data-transfer-device/cloudftp-by-daniel-chin-2/' title='cloudftp-by-daniel-chin-2'><img width="150" height="150" src="http://technabob.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/cloudftp-by-daniel-chin-2-150x150.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail colorbox-76336 " alt="cloudftp by daniel chin 2 150x150" title="cloudftp-by-daniel-chin-2" /></a>
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<p>It goes without saying that the CloudFTP needs access to a wireless network so it can back up your data, but you don&#8217;t need an Internet connection to use it to stream media or use it as an FTP server. Here&#8217;s Chin with more on the device:</p>
<p><iframe frameborder="0" height="500px" src="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/125911486/cloudftp-wirelessly-share-any-usb-storage-with-ipa/widget/video.html" width="620px"></iframe></p>
<p>Ride a <a href="http://dragonball.wikia.com/wiki/Flying_Nimbus">Kintoun Cloud</a> to <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/125911486/cloudftp-wirelessly-share-any-usb-storage-with-ipa">Kickstarter</a> and pay $69 (USD) to be one of the first to get a CloudFTP device; Chin says it will retail for $100, so that&#8217;s a considerable amount of savings right there. My only complaint, if I could even call it that, is that Chin &#8211; who already owns <a href="http://www.hypershop.com/">a successful tech company</a> – is likely not as fiscally challenged as many of the other people who use Kickstarter to raise funds. Then again, it&#8217;s not like he&#8217;s forcing people to pledge for his device.</p>
<p>[via <a href="http://www.gadgetreview.com/2011/12/cloudftp.html">GadgetReview</a>]</p>
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		<title>Eclipse DECT Phone: Cool Shape, But Who Needs It?</title>
		<link>http://technabob.com/blog/2011/11/27/eclipse-dect-phone/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Nov 2011 16:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Range</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Eclipse DECT Wireless Home Phone definitely looks cool, kind of like those Bang &#38; Olufsen phones, but do people still use landlines enough to justify the cost of a designer-looking phone? In an age where people are canceling their landlines in order to exclusively use their cell phones, it&#8230;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The <a href="http://www.coroflot.com/sebsauv/vision1/1">Eclipse DECT Wireless Home Phone</a> definitely looks cool, kind of like those Bang &amp; Olufsen phones, but do people still use landlines enough to justify the cost of a designer-looking phone? In an age where people are canceling their landlines in order to exclusively use their cell phones, it makes you wonder why anyone would buy one.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-74884" src="http://technabob.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/112611_rg_EclipseDECT_01.jpg" alt="112611 rg EclipseDECT 01" width="600" height="500" title="112611 rg EclipseDECT 01 photo" /></p>
<p><span id="more-74883"></span>I suppose if the phone packs the right tech, like VOIP and computer-compatibility, it might be useful, albeit somewhat cumbersome. The donut shape and concealed keyboard and display are interesting, but the phone takes up much more space than a regular handset.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-74886" src="http://technabob.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/112611_rg_EclipseDECT_03.jpg" alt="112611 rg EclipseDECT 03" width="600" height="500" title="112611 rg EclipseDECT 03 photo" /></p>
<p>To me, the Eclipse looks more like something you&#8217;d want to display as a piece of art rather than use as a phone.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-74887" src="http://technabob.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/112611_rg_EclipseDECT_04.jpg" alt="112611 rg EclipseDECT 04" width="600" height="450" title="112611 rg EclipseDECT 04 photo" /></p>
<p>The Eclipse DECT phone was designed by <a href="http://www.coroflot.com/sebsauv">Sebastien Sauvage</a>.  For now, it&#8217;s just a concept.</p>
<p>[via <a href="http://www.yankodesign.com/2011/11/16/smooth-operator-2/">Yanko Design</a>]</p>
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		<title>BBC Develops Daleks That Are Controlled by Doctor Who Episodes</title>
		<link>http://technabob.com/blog/2011/11/25/daleks-controlled-by-doctor-who-episodes/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2011 20:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Conner Flynn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Daleks just got even scarier. The fine folks at the BBC&#8217;s R&#38;D division have created a system in which Daleks in front of a TV can mimic the actions of the Daleks on the screen. In other words, when the Daleks on screen move towards their target, like the Doctor&#8230;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Daleks just got even scarier. The fine folks at the <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/rd/">BBC&#8217;s R&amp;D division</a> have created a system in which Daleks in front of a TV can mimic the actions of the Daleks on the screen. In other words, when the Daleks on screen move towards their target, like the Doctor for instance, so will the model in your living room.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-74762" src="http://technabob.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Daleks.jpg" alt="Daleks" width="600" height="376" title="Daleks photo" /><br />
<span id="more-74760"></span>The system is in the prototype stage right now and is called <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/researchanddevelopment/2011/02/universal-control.shtml">Universal Control</a>. The way it works is that your TV or set-top box has to be Internet enabled, so that the BBC can send out synchronized Wi-Fi signals to the miniature Daleks. Their experimentation involved two-foot-tall Daleks, with information encoded into the video of a <em>Doctor Who</em> episode.</p>
<p><a href="http://technabob.com/blog/2011/11/25/daleks-controlled-by-doctor-who-episodes/"><strong>Click to View Embedded Video Clip</strong></a></p>
<p>I&#8217;m going to assume that their intentions are good and that they just want to make neat toys. At least I hope that the Beeb isn&#8217;t planning world domination by putting Daleks in our living rooms. (Un)fortunately, the BBC says it&#8217;s <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/researchanddevelopment/2011/11/tv-controlled-daleks---not-com.shtml">not planning on releasing these</a> to the general public anytime soon.</p>
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		<title>MMI Cam: Smartphone Remote Camera is Perfect for on the Fly Surveillance</title>
		<link>http://technabob.com/blog/2011/11/25/mmi-cam-remote-controlled-camera/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:30:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Range</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The MMI Cam is a remote-controlled camera which you can mount just about anywhere and control with your smartphone. It was created by Israeli designer Or Leviteh, and it&#8217;s controlled thanks to a bundled smartphone app.

The app allows you to remotely snap stills and videos, and also lets you&#8230;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The <a href="http://www.orleviteh.com/mmi.html">MMI Cam</a> is a remote-controlled camera which you can mount just about anywhere and control with your smartphone. It was created by Israeli designer <a href="http://www.orleviteh.com/">Or Leviteh,</a> and it&#8217;s controlled thanks to a bundled smartphone app.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-74650" title="mmi_cam_smartphone_remote_camera" src="http://technabob.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/mmi_cam_smartphone_remote_camera.jpg" alt="mmi cam smartphone remote camera" width="600" height="559" /></p>
<p><span id="more-74624"></span>The app allows you to remotely snap stills and videos, and also lets you adjust the settings, such as white balance, focus, and camera angle. Photos can be immediately uploaded and shared from inside the app.</p>
<p><a href="http://technabob.com/blog/2011/11/25/mmi-cam-remote-controlled-camera/"><strong>Click to View Embedded Video Clip</strong></a></p>
<p>The camera comes with a built-in kickstand and a standard horseshoe mount for tripods. There&#8217;s also suction cup and magnetic mounts which allow it to stick to a variety of surfaces.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-74626" src="http://technabob.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/112311_rg_MMIOrLeviteh_02.jpg" alt="112311 rg MMIOrLeviteh 02" width="600" height="373" title="112311 rg MMIOrLeviteh 02 photo" /></p>
<p>The camera itself doesn&#8217;t have a screen of its own, and is designed solely for remote use. The camera can also become an ad-hoc surveillance camera.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-74627" src="http://technabob.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/112311_rg_MMIOrLeviteh_03.jpg" alt="112311 rg MMIOrLeviteh 03" width="600" height="375" title="112311 rg MMIOrLeviteh 03 photo" /></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-74628" src="http://technabob.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/112311_rg_MMIOrLeviteh_04.jpg" alt="112311 rg MMIOrLeviteh 04" width="600" height="375" title="112311 rg MMIOrLeviteh 04 photo" /></p>
<p>There&#8217;s no word yet on when you&#8217;ll be able to purchase the MMI camera, but Leviteh does have a <a href="http://orleviteh.com/mmiapp/">Flash demo of the App</a> up on his website if you&#8217;d like to check it out.</p>
<p>[via <a href="http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/16/view/17739/mmi-remote-controlled-camera-smartphone-app-by-or-leviteh.html">designboom</a>]</p>
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		<title>Griffin Outs Beacon Universal Remote Control for Android</title>
		<link>http://technabob.com/blog/2011/11/08/beacon-remote-control-android-version/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:55:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shane McGlaun</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The two most popular mobile operating systems out there are Android and iOS. When it comes to accessories, iOS is still the most popular though. There aren&#8217;t nearly as many accessories for the Android users out there as there are for the iPhone at this point. Griffin has launched an&#8230;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The two most popular mobile operating systems out there are Android and iOS. When it comes to accessories, iOS is still the most popular though. There aren&#8217;t nearly as many accessories for the Android users out there as there are for the iPhone at this point. Griffin has launched an update to their <a href="http://www.griffintechnology.com/beacon">Beacon universal remote control</a> device, which makes it compatible with Android tablets and smartphones.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-72940" title="beacon_android_remote" src="http://technabob.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/beacon_android_remote.jpg" alt="beacon android remote" width="600" height="369" /></p>
<p><span id="more-72929"></span></p>
<p><a href="http://store.griffintechnology.com/beacon-android">Beacon for Android</a> uses hardware and <a href="https://market.android.com/details?id=com.dijit.urc">an app</a> to control your home entertainment system.The hardware part connects wirelessly to your tablet or smartphone using Bluetooth. It then turns the BT commands your phone sends out into IR commands your home theater gear can understand. The app has a database of 200,000 devices that it can control, and also has an integrated guide that tells you more about the programs and tells you what is on.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-72944" title="beacon_android_remote_with_phone" src="http://technabob.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/beacon_android_remote_with_phone.jpg" alt="beacon android remote with phone" width="600" height="542" /></p>
<p>You can buy Beacon for either Android or iOS now for $69.99 (USD) over at the <a href="http://store.griffintechnology.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=beacon">Griffin website</a>.</p>
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		<title>Rapoo E6300 Bluetooth Keyboard Packs an Odd Name But Thin Style</title>
		<link>http://technabob.com/blog/2011/10/30/rapoo-e6300-bluetooth-keyboard/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Oct 2011 13:30:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Range</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re actually trying to get some work done on your tablet or phone, instead of just consuming media, then you most likely need a keyboard. It&#8217;s either that, or switch out your tablet for a MacBook Air or netbook. The Rapoo E6300 Ultra-Thin Bluetooth Keyboard is quite thin and&#8230;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you&#8217;re actually trying to get some work done on your tablet or phone, instead of just consuming media, then you most likely need a keyboard. It&#8217;s either that, or switch out your tablet for a MacBook Air or netbook. The <a href="http://rapoo.com/showdetails.aspx?P_No=E6300">Rapoo E6300</a> Ultra-Thin Bluetooth Keyboard is quite thin and compact.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-71850" src="http://technabob.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/102911_rg_RapooKeyboard_01.jpg" alt="102911 rg RapooKeyboard 01" width="600" height="450" title="102911 rg RapooKeyboard 01 photo" /></p>
<p><span id="more-71849"></span>At just 0.22&#8243; thick, it&#8217;s supposed to be the world&#8217;s thinnest keyboard, but that&#8217;s not quite true since the <a href="http://technabob.com/blog/2011/10/26/hatch-co-ipad-skinny-ipad-2-keyboard-case/">Hatch &amp; Co. SKINNY</a> is only 0.07&#8243; thick. Still, it&#8217;s probably a bit more comfortable to use, since they&#8217;re actual keys, and not touch-sensitive like the SKINNY.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-71859" title="rapoo_e6300_bluetooth_keyboard" src="http://technabob.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/rapoo_e6300_bluetooth_keyboard.jpg" alt="rapoo e6300 bluetooth keyboard" width="600" height="418" /></p>
<p>The E6300 keyboard measures just about 3.1&#8243; × 8.1&#8243;, so it&#8217;s quite compact. The Rapoo&#8217;s keyboard is rechargeable with a charge lasting up to a month.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-71852" src="http://technabob.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/102911_rg_RapooKeyboard_03.jpg" alt="102911 rg RapooKeyboard 03" width="600" height="300" title="102911 rg RapooKeyboard 03 photo" /></p>
<p>It was designed to work well with iOS and Android devices via Bluetooth, and you can get one for $39.99 (USD) over at <a href="http://www.focalprice.com/CK417B/Rapoo_E6300_Ultrathin_80Key_Handheld_Rechargeable_Bluetooth_30_Wireless_Keyboard_for_iPad_Black.html">Focalprice</a>.</p>
<p>[via <a href="http://www.geekalerts.com/rapoo-e6300-ultra-thin-bluetooth-3-0-wireless-keyboard/">GeekAlerts</a>]</p>
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		<title>Siri Used for Home Automation: She Can Speak to Appliances Too</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lambert Varias</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Siri can trade jokes and witty banter with you and even serve you beer, but programmer Christopher Deutsch aka CDeutsch has come up with a more practical application for the virtual assistant. Using the help of a few store-bought gadgets and Siri&#8217;s other digital buddies, Christoper Deutsch (aka &#8220;CDeutsch&#8221;) was&#8230;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Siri can <a href="http://shitthatsirisays.tumblr.com/">trade jokes and witty banter</a> with you and even <a href="http://technabob.com/blog/2011/10/23/beeri-siri-controlled-beer-robot/">serve you beer</a>, but programmer Christopher Deutsch aka CDeutsch has come up with a more practical application for the virtual assistant. Using the help of a few store-bought gadgets and Siri&#8217;s other digital buddies, Christoper Deutsch (aka &#8220;CDeutsch&#8221;) was able to create a voice-controlled home automation system.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-71736" src="http://technabob.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/siri-home-automation-by-cdeutsch.jpg" alt="siri home automation by cdeutsch" width="600" height="339" title="siri home automation by cdeutsch photo" /></p>
<p><span id="more-71735"></span>Aside from an iPhone 4S and Siri, the setup consists of an <a href="http://www.insteon.net/">INSTEON</a> thermostat, an INSTEON appliance module, a home automation software called <a href="http://www.perceptiveautomation.com/indigo/index.html">Indigo</a> running on a Mac Mini, <a href="http://www.twilio.com/">Twilio</a>, a voice and text client, and a <a href="http://nodejs.org/">Node.js</a> app. As you might have guessed, Siri doesn&#8217;t actually do any of the heavy lifting here. The process goes like this: Ask Siri to send a text message to the Twilio number – CDeutsch saved it in his Contacts as &#8216;Gladys&#8217; as a nod to <em>Portal –</em> e.g. <em>&#8220;Tell Gladys to turn off the bedroom fan.&#8221;</em> Twilio sends the text to the Node.js app – i.e. it is Gladys – which will then analyze the message.</p>
<p>To make it more Siri-like, CDeutsch <em>&#8220;wrote some semi-fuzzy logic&#8221;</em> so that you can use plain speak to relay your commands. The Node.js app will then send the instruction to the Indigo server, and finally the INSTEON turns off the fan or whatever it is that CDeutsch commanded. Before you get unnecessarily blown away, that is not CDeutsch in the picture. That&#8217;s probably his daughter. Also his demo doesn&#8217;t really prove anything:</p>
<p><a href="http://technabob.com/blog/2011/10/28/siri-home-automation/"><strong>Click to View Embedded Video Clip</strong></a></p>
<p>There are plenty of ways in which that fan could have been turned on that doesn&#8217;t involve a complicated automated system. I&#8217;m not saying I don&#8217;t believe CDeutsch, but I do hope he posts some more videos showing his setup and how it&#8217;s all done. But if you&#8217;re sold, you can contact him and he&#8217;ll gladly make a similar automated system tailored to your needs. Assuming you already have an iPhone 4S of course.</p>
<p>[via <a href="http://blog.cdeutsch.com/2011/10/using-siri-for-home-automation.html">CDeutsch's Blog</a> via <a href="http://www.unplggd.com/unplggd/iphone/siri-hacked-to-become-a-whole-lot-more-useful-159491">Unpluggd</a>]</p>
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		<title>Sportiiiis Heads-up Display Offers Fitness Feedback, Four i&#8217;s</title>
		<link>http://technabob.com/blog/2011/10/25/sportiiiis-heads-up-fitness-feedback/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 21:59:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Technabob</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 21st century is proving to be an exciting time for technology and fitness fanatics. As tech shrinks and becomes more and more mobile, the list of available gadgets for workout-aholics continues to grow. One of the latest entries into the high-tech fitness fray is the Sportiiiis system from (who&#8230;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The 21st century is proving to be an exciting time for technology and fitness fanatics. As tech shrinks and becomes more and more mobile, the list of available gadgets for workout-aholics continues to grow. One of the latest entries into the high-tech fitness fray is the <a href="http://4iiii.com/sportiiiis.html">Sportiiiis</a> system from (who else but) 4iiii Innovations (as in &#8220;four eyes.&#8221;)</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-71470" title="sportiiiis_heads_up_led_display" src="http://technabob.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/sportiiiis_heads_up_led_display.jpg" alt="sportiiiis heads up led display" width="600" height="300" /></p>
<p><span id="more-71468"></span>This unique &#8220;heads-up&#8221; display offers color-coded LEDs help you keep track of your heart rate and pace without looking down at a watch or other electronic gadget. The gadget clips onto pretty much any pair of sunglasses, and tucks in neatly along the arm between your ear and lens. Sportiiiis communicates wirelessly with <a href="http://www.thisisant.com/pages/technology/what-is-ant-plus">ANT+</a> compatible devices such as a wrist-worn heart-rate monitor or bike cadence sensor, and provides quick visual feedback, and alert you when you drift outside of your targets.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-71471" title="sportiiiis_heads_up_led_display_pov" src="http://technabob.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/sportiiiis_heads_up_led_display_pov.jpg" alt="sportiiiis heads up led display pov" width="600" height="378" /></p>
<p>For instance, a green light in the middle indicates you&#8217;re right at the perfect heart rate, while amber or red LEDs to the edges tell you if you&#8217;re too high or too low from your ideal heart rate or running pace. Special software for Mac, PC or smartphones will allow you to set up workout profiles for your Sportiiiis to monitor. A small tap on the side of the device will also provide an audible heart-rate cue, and double-tapping lets you flip between multiple paired sensors.</p>
<p><a href="http://technabob.com/blog/2011/10/25/sportiiiis-heads-up-fitness-feedback/"><strong>Click to View Embedded Video Clip</strong></a></p>
<p>Sportiiiis should be available some time later in November, and will retail for $199 (USD). Sunglasses and remote sensors not included, though.</p>
<p>[via <a href="http://www.gizmag.com/sportiiiis-hud-for-athletes/20248/">Gizmag</a> via <a href="http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20125016-1/sportiiiis-turn-sunglasses-into-workout-data-center/">Crave</a>]</p>
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		<title>Batarang Controllers for Arkham City: Holy Controller, Batman!</title>
		<link>http://technabob.com/blog/2011/10/20/power-a-batarang-batman-controllers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 17:00:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Conner Flynn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Your <em>Batman: Arkham City&#8230;</em> Experience just got a lot neater. Power A has a new Batarang controller for you would-be caped crusaders who own either a Sony PS3 or an Xbox 360. They look pretty sweet and are perfect for your Bat-cave.


Of course, it&#8217;s all fun and games (and]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Your <em>Batman: Arkham City</em> Experience just got a lot neater. Power A has a new Batarang controller for you would-be caped crusaders who own either a Sony PS3 or an Xbox 360. They look pretty sweet and are perfect for your Bat-cave.<br />
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<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-70922" src="http://technabob.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/POWER-A-Batarang-Controller.jpg" alt="POWER A Batarang Controller" width="600" height="600" title="POWER A Batarang Controller photo" /><br />
Of course, it&#8217;s all fun and games (and neat controllers) until your back gets broken by Bane. Oh well, it was fun while it lasted. These wireless controllers sport LED lights in seven interchangeable colors. Other than the soft hand-grips, you get the same functionality as the standard controllers, so nothing fancy as far as use. They just look really neat.</p>
<p>The <em>Batman: Arkham City</em> game was just released on Oct. 18th, so the time is right to pick up one of these babies and talk in Christian Bale&#8217;s gravelly voice while you play. What, I&#8217;m the only one planning on doing that?</p>
<p>Grab either the <a href="http://www.powera.com/products/details/773">Xbox 360</a> or <a href="http://www.powera.com/products/details/772">PS3 version</a> for $49.99 (USD) each.</p>
<p>[via <a href="http://www.devicemag.com/2011/10/19/play-batman-arkham-city-with-these-new-batarang-controllers/">Devicemag</a>]</p>
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		<title>Genius Outs Thin LuxePad A9000 Keyboard for Android Tablets</title>
		<link>http://technabob.com/blog/2011/10/19/luxepad-a9000-bluetooth-keyboard/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:00:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shane McGlaun</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tablets are fantastic little devices, and you can certainly replace your notebook with one if you want to for light word processing and general computer work. The fact is that for most of us, the on-screen keyboard really sucks. You can get a variety of different keyboards that will work&#8230;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Tablets are fantastic little devices, and you can certainly replace your notebook with one if you want to for light word processing and general computer work. The fact is that for most of us, the on-screen keyboard really sucks. You can get a variety of different keyboards that will work with most of the tablets on the market today.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-70826" title="genius_luxepad_a9000_bluetooth_keyboard" src="http://technabob.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/genius_luxepad_a9000_bluetooth_keyboard.jpg" alt="genius luxepad a9000 bluetooth keyboard" width="600" height="563" /></p>
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<p>If you use an Android tablet, you can get the new <a href="http://geniusnet.com/wSite/ct?xItem=50978&amp;ctNode=131">LuxePad A9000</a> from Genius that is made specifically for the Android tablets out there. The new keyboard is aimed at Android 3.0 tablets and connects using Bluetooth. It has a scissor style key system that has smooth presses and a solid tactile feel.</p>
<p>That should mean you could type like the wind on your tablet for typing out documents or emails. The keyboard only supports Android 3.0 so don’t think you are going to share this around with your iPad pals (you&#8217;ll need to grab the iOS-specific <a href="http://geniusnet.com/wSite/ct?xItem=50970&amp;ctNode=131">LuxePad 9000</a> for that). It has batteries included and sips power according to Genius so it should last a good long while. It does have keys on it for your Android tablet commands too. The LuxePad A9000 will sell for about $60 (USD).</p>
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		<title>Maxell Air Voltage iPad 2 Wireless Charger: No Wires, But Still a Dock</title>
		<link>http://technabob.com/blog/2011/09/29/maxell-air-voltage-wireless-ipad-2-charger/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Conner Flynn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Who wants to charge their tablet via cables or a docking connector? Not me and not you. Maxell Japan knows this and so they have announced the “Air Voltage”. The device combines a wireless charging pad with a case that will allow your iPad 2 to charge wirelessly.


Well, there&#8230;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Who wants to charge their tablet via cables or a docking connector? Not me and not you. Maxell Japan knows this and so they have announced the “Air Voltage”. The device combines a wireless charging pad with a case that will allow your iPad 2 to charge wirelessly.<br />
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Well, there is one cable of course. The one that connects the Energy Stand to the power source, but at least the iPad 2 itself is untethered and that&#8217;s the important part.<br />
<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-68664" src="http://technabob.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/air-voltage1.jpg" alt="air voltage1" width="600" height="386" title="air voltage1 photo" /><br />
Just put your iPad 2 into the jacket, place the jacket on the pad either vertically or horizontally and get a charge via induction. It will take about 3 hours for a full charge. The Air Voltage will arrive in Japan on November 25 for about $196 (USD). We aren&#8217;t sure when it will arrive here.</p>
<p>[via <a href="http://techcrunch.com/2011/09/28/air-voltage-maxell-japan-announces-wireless-charger-for-ipad-2/">Techcrunch</a>]</p>
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		<title>Marvel Digital Portable 3G Mini Router: Perfect for Hacking on the Go</title>
		<link>http://technabob.com/blog/2011/09/27/marvel-digital-portable-3g-mini-router/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 12:45:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Range</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Marvel Digital&#8217;s 3G/LAN to WiFi Router is a portable device with a rechargeable battery and a 3G network dongle allowing you full mobility while up to 5 users get access to high speed Internet over the 3G mobile network.

The charge will last a few hours, but it allows you&#8230;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Marvel Digital&#8217;s 3G/LAN to WiFi Router is a portable device with a rechargeable battery and a 3G network dongle allowing you full mobility while up to 5 users get access to high speed Internet over the 3G mobile network.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-68467" src="http://technabob.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/092611_rg_MarvelDigRouter_01.jpg" alt="092611 rg MarvelDigRouter 01" width="600" height="559" title="092611 rg MarvelDigRouter 01 photo" /></p>
<p><span id="more-68456"></span>The charge will last a few hours, but it allows you to bring Internet access where there is none, which happens more often than not. This router uses a single 3G SIM card to provide wired and Wi-Fi access to the Internet. You&#8217;ve probably used your smartphone in this capacity, but this does make a lot more sense, especially if you always need to be connected, and don&#8217;t want to kill your cellphone battery.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-68468" src="http://technabob.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/092611_rg_MarvelDigRouter_02.jpg" alt="092611 rg MarvelDigRouter 02" width="600" height="662" title="092611 rg MarvelDigRouter 02 photo" /></p>
<p>The 3G/LAN to WiFi Router will cost you $65 over at <a href="http://marvel-digital.com/accessories-router-c-4_11/portable-and-mini-3g-lan-to-wifi-router-for-5-users-in-maximum-p-93">Marvel Digital&#8217;s store</a>, and no there aren&#8217;t any superheroes included.</p>
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		<title>Sony PSP and PS Vita to Communicate Using Ad-hoc Mode &#8211; It&#8217;s Mostly Gossip</title>
		<link>http://technabob.com/blog/2011/09/21/sony-psp-and-ps-vita-ad-hoc-mode/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 17:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Conner Flynn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You probably want to get in on the PS Vita action, but are worried that you will be lonely. After all, your friends all have PSPs. Well, here&#8217;s some good news my PS loving friends. The Sony PSP and PS Vita will be able to play nice together and talk&#8230;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You probably want to get in on the PS Vita action, but are worried that you will be lonely. After all, your friends all have PSPs. Well, here&#8217;s some good news my PS loving friends. The Sony PSP and PS Vita will be able to play nice together and talk via Wi-Fi Ad-Hoc mode. They will digitally high-five each other, say wassup and get down to business.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-67910" title="ps_vita_psp_connectivity" src="http://technabob.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/ps_vita_psp_connectivity.jpg" alt="ps vita psp connectivity" width="600" height="274" /><br />
<span id="more-67904"></span>That&#8217;s right, you can download the same games to both portables and play in Ad-Hoc mode. The problem right now is that there just aren&#8217;t many Ad-Hoc games available to us Yankees compared to what they have in Japan. Hopefully that will change.</p>
<p>However with the PS Vita being region free, we can probably expect more games that we can play worldwide. Hopefully those will be good for your PSP toting friends as well.</p>
<p>[via <a href="http://www.siliconera.com/2011/09/20/playstation-vita-and-psp-know-how-to-talk-to-each-other-in-ad-hoc-mode/">Siliconera</a> via <a href="http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/sony-psp-and-vita-can-communicate-via-ad-hoc-mode-21-09-2011/">Geeky-Gadgets</a>]</p>
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		<title>Parrot Asteroid Android Radio Gets a Price and Release Date</title>
		<link>http://technabob.com/blog/2011/08/25/parrot-asteroid-price-release-date/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 17:43:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shane McGlaun</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We talked about the Parrot Asteroid car radio back in January when it broke cover at CES. The Asteroid is pretty cool and is a single-DIN car stereo that is powered by Android. The stereo is able to connect to the web and do all sorts of cool stuff. Parrot&#8230;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We talked about the <a href="http://www.parrot.com/asteroid">Parrot Asteroid</a> car radio back in <a href="http://technabob.com/blog/2011/01/05/parrot-asteroid-android-car-stereo/">January</a> when it broke cover at CES. The Asteroid is pretty cool and is a single-DIN car stereo that is powered by Android. The stereo is able to connect to the web and do all sorts of cool stuff. Parrot has finally offered up the pricing and launch date for this radio.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-46667" src="http://technabob.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Parrot-Asteroid-3.jpg" alt="Parrot Asteroid 3" width="600" height="299" title="Parrot Asteroid 3 photo" /></p>
<p><span id="more-65249"></span>The Asteroid will launch in October with a MSRP of $349 (USD). The receiver has a 3.2-inch screen and gets its web connectivity from a hot spot, your smartphone, or a USB dongle plugged into the back of the radio. It also has Bluetooth technology for hands-free calling, phonebook sync, voice dialing, and a lot more.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-46666" src="http://technabob.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Parrot-Asteroid-2.jpg" alt="Parrot Asteroid 2" width="600" height="369" title="Parrot Asteroid 2 photo" /></p>
<p>When web connected, the Asteroid can get all sorts of data like maps and music. The stereo will launch with six apps that cover music, navigation, and a bunch of other uses. The Asteroid also supports voice searching for music and more.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-46664" src="http://technabob.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Parrot-Asteroid-5.jpg" alt="Parrot Asteroid 5" width="600" height="191" title="Parrot Asteroid 5 photo" /></p>
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		<title>DIDO Promises Games Streamed from the Cloud with Less Latency than Local</title>
		<link>http://technabob.com/blog/2011/07/30/dido-lagless-online-game-streaming/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Jul 2011 06:11:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shane McGlaun</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Now this is one cool invention for gamers. You may be familiar with the cloud game service that streamed the games to your TV or computer called OnLive. The bane of any online gamer&#8217;s existence is lag and if you have played online games you surely know what a drag&#8230;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Now this is one cool invention for gamers. You may be familiar with the cloud game service that streamed the games to your TV or computer called OnLive. The bane of any online gamer&#8217;s existence is lag and if you have played online games you surely know what a drag lag is. The Creator of OnLive has come up with a new wireless protocol system called DIDO (Distributed-Input-Distributed-Output) that promises to crush any lag.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-62575" title="onlive" src="http://technabob.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/onlive.jpg" alt="onlive" width="600" height="338" /></p>
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<p>In fact, the creator goes so far as to say that when OnLive servers were co-located with DIDO servers the latency was only about a millisecond. That is less latency than the same game playing on a console next to your TV according to the company. DIDO is able to kill latency by replacing some of the processing that needs to take place in your access point or router with processing done on the cloud.</p>
<p>The DIDO server knows what PC on the network is going to get what data on it sends that data directly to the computer that needs it. That means that the computer on the other end doesn&#8217;t have to search one big stream of all user data for its own stuff. How cool is that? I hope the service will work as well in the real world as it sounds on paper. Speaking of paper, you can read the detailed <a href="http://www.rearden.com/DIDO/DIDO_White_Paper_110727.pdf">DIDO whitepaper</a> for more details on how it works.</p>
<p>[via <a href="http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2389374,00.asp">PCMag</a>]</p>
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		<title>Elecom Nendo Orime Mouse: Polygonal Pointing Peripheral</title>
		<link>http://technabob.com/blog/2011/07/24/elecom-nendo-orime-mouse/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 Jul 2011 13:53:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lambert Varias</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of Elecom&#8217;s latest wireless mice, the look of the Orime is supposed to be a reference to the ancient Japanese art of origami. Either that or first generation PlayStation games. Whatever the inspiration, I wonder if anyone bothered to test the usability of this device.

The Orime was designed&#8230;]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of Elecom&#8217;s latest wireless mice, the look of the Orime is supposed to be a reference to the ancient Japanese art of origami. Either that or first generation PlayStation games. Whatever the inspiration, I wonder if anyone bothered to test the usability of this device.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-62136" src="http://technabob.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/elecom-nendo-orime-wireless-usb-mouse.jpg" alt="elecom nendo orime wireless usb mouse" width="600" height="442" title="elecom nendo orime wireless usb mouse photo" /></p>
<p><span id="more-62135"></span>The Orime was designed with the help of <a href="http://www.nendo.jp/en/">nendo</a>, who also had a hand in the conception of Elecom&#8217;s <a href="http://technabob.com/blog/2011/07/13/elecom-mendo-oppopet-mouse-with-tail/">tailed mice</a>. But unlike that design, which is quirky but practical, the Orime seems to have been designed for its novel look alone.</p>

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<p>Look at those pointed peaks. Unless its case is made of some soft material, I don&#8217;t see how anyone could stand to use one of these for even a handful of seconds. Techie masochists and mice collectors can order the Orime from <a href="http://www.geekstuff4u.com/elecom-x-nendo-5-buttons-wireless-laser-mouse-orime.html">GeekStuff4U</a> for about $84 (USD).</p>
<p>[via <a href="http://gizmodo.com/5823434/elecoms-origami-mouse-cant-possibly-be-comfortable-to-use">Gizmodo</a>]</p>
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